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Thomas Dreux, GM at Side One Dummy Contact Details
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Thomas Dreux, GM at Side One Dummy Contact Details

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September 30, 2024
Thomas Dreux is the General Manager at SideOneDummy Records, an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California. With a caree...
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How to Write Soca Lyrics
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How to Write Soca Lyrics

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November 1, 2025
You want a soca tune that makes people drop everything and win the road. You want a chorus that becomes a chant. You want verses that g...
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How to Write a Song About Nightmares
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How to Write a Song About Nightmares

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want to turn that 3 a.m. scream or sweaty sheet flail into a song people replay at midnight. Nightmares are prime songwriting mater...
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Scott Seine, President at Surfdog Records
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Scott Seine, President at Surfdog Records

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August 24, 2024
Scott Seine is the President of Surfdog Records, a renowned independent record label based in Encinitas, California. With a career span...
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How to Write Progressive Breaks Lyrics
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How to Write Progressive Breaks Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want vocals that sit in the groove and make midnights feel like a cinematic memory. Progressive breaks is a spacey cousin of breakb...
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Mike Caren Atlantic Records
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Mike Caren Atlantic Records

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March 26, 2025
Ever wondered what happens when a musical maestro known for his creative genius teams up with one of the world’s most iconic record lab...
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How to Write a Song About Volunteering
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How to Write a Song About Volunteering

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that makes people want to roll up their sleeves and sing along while passing out sandwiches. You want it to be true wit...
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How to Write Art Pop Lyrics
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How to Write Art Pop Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
If normal pop is a polished selfie at golden hour, art pop is the Polaroid you take after crawling into a thrift store costume and pain...
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Kimberly Smith, Consultant at Rowdy Contact Details
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Kimberly Smith, Consultant at Rowdy Contact Details

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September 3, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Kimberly Smith, Consultant at Rowdy, can be a game-changer for your ca...
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Chaka Khan Music Managers
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Chaka Khan Music Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered how a powerhouse like Chaka Khan navigated the wild world of the music industry with a killer management team by her side...
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